Headwaters
Paddle School
We believe in the magic of water and its abilities to connect people and create experiences that last a lifetime. We also believe in the power of instruction, to ramp up your learning curve and help you get the most out of this great sport!
Kayaking 101
Good instruction is essential for maximizing your experience in paddlesports. Kayaking 101 includes fundamental topics such as: ~Getting In and Out of the Kayak ~Proper Adjustment and Paddling Technique ~Forward Stroke ~Turning Techniques ~Draw Strokes ~Helpful Tips to enhance your time on the water
Kayaking 102
Elevate your paddling skills with Kayaking 102! This is where the excitement begins. You won't just be paddling a kayak; you'll become one with it. Using your paddles like hands in the water. We'll cover: ~ Edging ~ Bracing ~ In Draw Strokes ~ Rescues (if applicable)
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Greenland Paddling Class
Greenland Paddles are making a huge comeback and I'm thrilled to see it! Effectively using a Greenland Paddle can take time, and having someone show you the ropes can drastically speed up your learning curve. Things we will work on.
Extended Stokes, using the entire paddle ~ Canted forward stoke ~ Sculling and Bracing ~ The Basics to bracing and rolling. Private or Group Classes Available. Submit a Contact request for more info.
Up River Sea Kayaking
Upriver Sea Kayaking is a popular activity in Redding, CA. Our river's size and gentle flow allow for upstream paddling and exploring fun eddies and waves. This course is designed to enhance your boat handling skills and offers the chance to enjoy small, playful standing waves that mimic tide races. Please note, this is an advanced class; all participants must complete Kayaking 101 and 102 before enrolling in this thrilling course.
Kayak Rescues 101
Falling out of your kayak can be a bummer, but learning to get back in isn't hard. Let us help you break down several techniques to make it easy and safe to get back into your kayak. These skills will also help you in the event that you come across a fellow paddler who is having an out of boat experience.
Skills include ~ Self Rescue (Paddlefloat or Cowboy) T- Rescue ~Heel Hook Rescue ~Swimming with your kayak and paddle.
Bracing and Rolling
Rolling and Bracing are practical and fun skills to learn. We teach both Euro and Greenland style. We work through a tried and true progression that will speed up your rolling and bracing journey, and we'll have a ton of fun along the way! Redding is also known for it's warm clear water making it the ideal place to play in the water! Skills include ~ Sculling Concepts ~ Low Brace ~ High Brace ~ Bow Rescues ~ Dynamic Rolling Progression ~ Trick Rolls